Analysts Back LSU Under 9.5, Memphis +8.5 in College Football Week 2
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 10
Analysts Back LSU Under 9.5, Memphis +8.5 in College Football Week 2
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 10
Summary
Week 2 picks centered on Louisiana Tech team total under 9.5 at LSU, Eastern Michigan-Michigan State first-half under 26.5, and Memphis +8.5 at Boise State after Week 1 line moves.
LSU's defense held Clemson to 145 yards, supporting the view that Louisiana Tech will struggle to reach 10 points even after scoring 80 in its opener against Northwestern State.
The Michigan State first-half under leans on Eastern Michigan's slow starts and a Spartans defense that limited Toledo outside two long touchdown plays, while avoiding late-game volatility in the full-game total.
Memphis backers see value after Boise moved from -7.5 to -8.5, citing the Tigers' rushing edge and a credible path to shorten the game despite Boise quarterback Maddux Madsen's strong showing against Oregon.
Mark Zinno's added Week 2 plays included Duke-Illinois under 51.5, Clemson first-half -12.5, Sam Houston +13.5, USC first-half -19.5 and a 200-1 Heisman flyer on Florida running back Jadan Baugh.